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Playa Samara, Costa Rica |
Description: Samara is a family friendly beach side village located on the western Nicoya Peninsula coastline. The village is formed along the palm studded, crescent shaped bay that Samara is famous for. This beautiful bay is a tourist favorite for swimmers and snorkelers as it is protected by a coral barrier reef. Samara maintains an authentic Costa Rica feel and is home to numerous sea side restaurants and Tico owned hotels. The village is easily accessable on paved roads and travelers will be greeted with warm hospitality. |
 The Location: Samara is a beach town located on the west coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. This tourist favorite is approximately a 1 1/2 hour drive from Liberia, 4 1/2 hours drive from San Jose, 5 hours from Manuel Antonio, 3 hours from Monteverde, and 4 hours from the La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano Region. Please keep in mind that all drive times are approximate, depending on road conditions, as well as Costa Rica driving experience.
The Climate: Located in the Nicoya Peninsula western Pacific coastal lowlands, Samara offers a relatively dry climate. From December through April, one can expect temperatures to reach a high in the low to mid 90's and a low in the 70's with very little rainfall. From May through November, one can expect temperatures to reach a high in the upper 80's and a low in the 70's with more prevelent rainfall. The rainfall during this time of the year is generally limited to late afternoons and early evenings (though it can rain at any given time).
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Entertainment is plentiful in Samara. The following is a small percentage of the local businesses that we recommend:
Activities:
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Costa Rica Massage Center
- Diving
- Turtle Watching - Playa Ostional
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Restaurants:
- Jardin Marino - Seafood
- Sol & Mar - International
- El Samareno - Italian
- Tico Pollo - Roasted Chicken
- Anana's Heladaria - Breakfast, lunch
- Al Manglar Bar & Pizzeria
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 Samara Tours are available for adventurers, nature lovers or those that just want to relax and let the captain do the sailing. One can experience everything from Rappelling down rain forest waterfalls to canopy exploration to Dolphin and Whale watching before watching a magnificent Pacific sunset from one of the many pristine beaches in this beach lovers paradise.
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 Samara Hotels: Our Gold Coast vacations include great Samara boutique hotel options and even bungalows. This diverse beach town offers everything from standard hotels for the adventurer on the go to bed and breakfasts.
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